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Sharpe351's TF2 build thread... Starting a thread on my TF2 buildup. I really love the design of this truck. I'm steadily making forward progress on this thing, so, stay tuned. As I add more, I'll keep y'all posted. Enough with the semantics, on to the pics: Paintwork progress: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/02/pajezegu.jpg Exhaust system: Made from brass 1/4" pipe and some 5/8" brass pipe for the muffler. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/02/u6a9y6eb.jpg Bought some hubs for detail: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/02/y3a9ehy6.jpg Got more goodies coming, like my trailer hitch and a thimble for my winch. I'm planning on wiring in full lights, including reverse lights. Also gonna do some tube work throughout. sent from my GNex |
Truck looks like it's coming along good man.. Loving the exhaust work! Keep us posted! |
Tonight I'm starting to get ready to build my truck box, and get some detail work done on the front bumper. Styrene for the box: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/03/y9ahatud.jpg Bumper detailing: I used references from US models of Toyotas and found that they have plastic bumper corners. I used a coping saw to score the area next to the corners and sanded off the chrome with 400 grit wet or dry paper after taping up the rest. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/03/aza9ajet.jpg I noticed that some on this board have referenced a material that resembles rust. What is it called and where can I get it? I want to use it to "rust" the edges of the bumper and some other areas on the truck to give it character. sent from my GNex |
Re: Sharpe351's TF2 build thread... I've got to stop getting on RC4WD.com! LOL. I found this and added it to my wishlist! http://www.beadlok.com/v%20products/V-PRO610500.jpg |
Started to put some patina the truck. Will post up some pics soon. Also will begin tubework for the truck too, just having a hard time deciding where to start. Cab, bumper, bed? sent from my GNex |
Pics of patina, little rust starting to rear its ugly head: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/08/a2u4yre3.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/08/3e9ype5y.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/08/ada2y5a6.jpg As they say, rust happens. Lol. Just didn't think it would start with plastic! sent from my GNex |
Re: Sharpe351's TF2 build thread... Rust looks good... Quick question, you a Honda tech? Lol "thumbsup" |
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Also did a little more "rusting" with CA and instant hardener. Works like a charm for instant body cancer. Talked to a friend that has a Toyota truck like this one for more detail as to where they are notorious for body cancer. sent from my GNex |
More pics: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/09/6e9e9ady.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/09/va8etu8y.jpg Light bar installed: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/09/u5asenan.jpg sent from my GNex |
I saw the blue shirt and a coolant jug. I work at Acura so I recognized it in your pics haha. The rust looks pretty cool. Was thinking of doing this to my next body. Looks time consuming, as if this hobby isn't time consuming enough! |
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Progress has been made! Operation tailgate is now in progress! http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/10/3araja2y.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/10/3ahese9e.jpg Hinges for tailgate: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/10/e4aby4en.jpg sent from my GNex |
Making the tailgate look like its supposed to be that way has been very tedious, but I've made more headway. Pics: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/11/a2yna3ev.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/11/uza5uhum.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/11/7yse4e8a.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/11/eteqehuz.jpg Gotta love styrene! sent from my GNex |
Got some goodies from RC4WD! Rear 4 link and King shocks on rear: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/15/5ady9ymu.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/15/gasezene.jpg Drop shackles for front and link flip: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/15/4aqyvuvy.jpg Tailgate almost complete: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/15/ujejapu7.jpg New fender emblems: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/15/gymyhy9u.jpg Still need to age the emblems. Progress is still being made! I also ordered inner fenders and core support from pardonmyn00b! Excited to see them in person! sent from my GNex |
Re: Sharpe351's TF2 build thread... Looks good. How are you adding the patina? |
Using various paint and CA with instant set. One color called rust from testors has made it easier. sent from my GNex |
Re: Sharpe351's TF2 build thread... Okay, thanks. I just got my TF2 and the previous owner decided to make toe body look beat up so I thought adding that would make it look better. |
There's also the green filler I used. Its like a bondo type putty for plastic bodies like models. sent from my GNex |
Gave it a little beating today after the rain. Here's the aftermath: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/17/jasujy4a.jpg sent from my GNex |
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